Role overview

Checkout.com is seeking a Process Architect Manager to drive operational excellence across the Finance function. As a global payments platform processing over 10 billion transactions yearly for major companies like Spotify, Uber, and Sony, the organization is expanding its financial operations and requires strategic leadership to scale FinOps globally while maintaining consistency and quality.

Key responsibilities

Partner with senior Finance leaders across Accounts Payable, Treasury, Tax, and Accounting to identify operational bottlenecks and prioritize initiatives that deliver the strongest financial returns.
Establish standards, methodologies, and toolkits such as BPMN documentation and templates to ensure consistency across all process improvement initiatives.
Own the complete architecture of complex, cross-functional financial workflows to enable seamless scaling of global operations.
Define and monitor key operational performance indicators, identify performance gaps within the business, and hold teams accountable for improvements.
Lead change management during process re-engineering to ensure smooth adoption of new workflows by teams across global locations.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in Process Excellence, Business Transformation, or Operations, including at least 2 years in a management or lead role.
Strong knowledge of core Finance cycles including Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, and Order-to-Cash, along with control environments required in regulated fintech.
Proficiency with process mapping tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or FigJam, and methodologies including Lean Six Sigma (Black or Green Belt preferred).
Demonstrated capability to design operating models that support rapid growth and organizational scaling.
Understanding of AI and automation tools for improving process efficiency and quality.
Excellent presentation abilities with the capacity to communicate complex data as clear strategic recommendations to executives.
Proven success in building structures and operating effectively within fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

What makes this role worth considering

Based in London, you’ll work with a high-performing team at a fintech company with a global presence across six continents. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with three days per week in the office, allowing you to collaborate with colleagues while maintaining flexibility. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how one of the world’s largest payment platforms operates at scale.